1 Timothy 2:1 says: “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone.”
People need the Lord in these days, whether they admit it or not. What an awesome gift and privilege is ours to pray for one another! Have you ever stopped to consider that someone prayed you into God’s kingdom? Have you ever asked someone for prayer concerning matters of your heart? You have the privilege and opportunity to offer prayers of intercession on behalf of so many people who are experiencing fear and anxiety right now: unsaved loved ones, friends, family, coworkers, health workers, police officers, firefighters, and others. We have the ability to cry out to God on their behalf, to stand in the gap for them. Prayers of intercession are powerful!
PRAYER PROMPT: INTERCESSION
- Take time to make or revise your prayer list. Be sure to add your community, your government, pastors and churches, families and kids, etc.
- Ask the Lord to bring to mind people in your life who need prayer.
- Write an encouragement note to one of the people on your list to let them know you’re praying for them.
BIBLE VERSES:
“...you also joining in helping us through your prayers, so that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the favor bestowed on us through the prayers of many” (2 Corinthians 1:11).
“In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out” (Ephesians 6:18).
READ EACH DAY OF THE PRAYER JOURNEY BELOW:
